Ukraine's Defense Intelligence operatives from the Prymary elite special unit have carried out another precise and highly destructive strike on russian assets in temporarily occupied Crimea. According to the report, the raid took place on December 10-11 2025, once again demonstrating Ukraine's ability to hit key military infrastructure deep behind enemy lines.
The primary target was russian An-26 military transport aircraft preparing for takeoff. The crew had already powered up the turboprop engines and begun final checks when the operation suddenly halted. Ukrainian strike hit the left turboprop engine with surgical accuracy, making any further movement impossible and grounding what was supposed to be an illegal flight out of Crimea.
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The attack on the aircraft served a dual purpose: disrupting russian logistical routes and showcasing Ukraine's ability to strike high-value aviation assets without engaging in direct air-to-air confrontation. Damaging the An-26 aircraft on the ground not only eliminated a transport platform but also sent a clear signal about the vulnerability of russian air operations on the peninsula.
But the aircraft was not the only strategic loss for the occupiers. During the same raid, the Prymary unit also successfully targeted and destroyed two expensive and critical radar systems, components essential for russia's layered air defense network in Crimea. The first was the 55Zh6M Nebo-M, a long-range radar designed to detect high-altitude targets and ballistic threats.
Even more damaging was the strike on the 64N6E radar, concealed inside a protective dome and serving as the eyes of russian S-300 and S-400 air defense systems. This radar is crucial for long-range target acquisition and engagement, and its loss directly degrades the enemy's ability to track Ukrainian aircraft, missiles, and drones.
Combined, these hits represent a significant blow to russian situational awareness and air defense reliability in Crimea. The destruction of both radars will complicate the occupiers' ability to detect incoming threats and respond to future Ukrainian operations in the region.
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